The Dell flat screen monitor (15" E151FPb) on my daughter's computer goes white and shutting down the system for a while is the only thing that brings it back up - until it decides to do it again. I hooked it up to my desktop syatem with the same results. We purchased it in June 2003 so it's out of warranty. Can I do anything, can it be repaired, or should I make it a boat anchor and buy a new one? Thanks to all for your replies!
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Jump to PostIt could be just a loose connector on the back of the computer.
It could also be malicious software. Scan the computer with a virus checker.
Otherwise, it could be either the monitor or the video card in the computer.
Try the following to find out which:
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Jump to PostI have the same monitor with same white screen and I have had no luck trying to repair it. It is a fault with the monitor and Dell will take no responsibility for it if you are out of warantee. Go out and buy a new one. Sorry if that's …
Jump to Postwell, i had the same problem. i have had my 15" fs dell since august 2003. never had a moments problem with it. until early december. i left my pc on and when i came back 30 minutes later it had the "white screen of death". nothing cleared it so …
Jump to Posti get same problem on my dell - its a 19" TFT from 2005 - started going white on the exact day the warranty ran out :(
Jump to Postwell, i had the same problem. i have had my 15" fs dell since august 2003. never had a moments problem with it. until early december. i left my pc on and when i came back 30 minutes later it had the "white screen of death". nothing cleared it so …
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